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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Prof. Sophie Xiaohui Lv

CEO, Vice Chair Winning Consortium Holdings, Winning International Group

Ms. Sophie Xiaohui Lv is Chief Executive Officer of Winning Consortium Holdings (WCH) and Vice Chair of Winning International Group. At WCH, she oversees the consortium's strategic operations and its participation in the Simandou iron ore project, one of the world's most significant integrated mining and infrastructure developments. She works closely with government stakeholders, industrial partners, and financial institutions, with a focus on multi-party collaboration, sustainable development, and alignment with host-country priorities. Her work spans complex institutional environments across multiple jurisdictions. Prior to joining Winning, Ms. Lv held academic and leadership roles at Peking University's National School of Development and the National University of Singapore, focusing on strategy, institutions, and cross-border collaboration. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

2026 Agenda Sessions

What lessons can we learn from Guinea’s use of partnerships in realising its iron ore potential?

Guinea holds some of the largest untapped high-grade iron ore reserves in the world, particularly in the Simandou range, a deposit that has long been seen as a game-changer for the global steel industry and for West Africa’s economic future. But unlocking this potential has proven complex, with decades of delays, geopolitical entanglements, infrastructure challenges, and shifting global demand. This session will examine lessons learnt, the power of partnerships, and what lessons can be extrapolated?

Tuesday 10 February 15:45 - 16:30 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Critical minerals

Infrastructure and industrialisation

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 15:45 02/10/2026 16:30 What lessons can we learn from Guinea’s use of partnerships in realising its iron ore potential?

Guinea holds some of the largest untapped high-grade iron ore reserves in the world, particularly in the Simandou range, a deposit that has long been seen as a game-changer for the global steel industry and for West Africa’s economic future. But unlocking this potential has proven complex, with decades of delays, geopolitical entanglements, infrastructure challenges, and shifting global demand. This session will examine lessons learnt, the power of partnerships, and what lessons can be extrapolated?

 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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